2004 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2004 BMW 325 and 2004 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 187 kg more than 2004 Dodge Viper.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Viper (712 Nm) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2004 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 325 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 7988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
